Drawbacks of diagnosis

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If anyone can think of a better name for this article, feel free to change/suggest it.

Some places restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics. This article is meant to list those places and give details.

New Zealand[edit]

If you have high support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.[1][2][3] In particular, those with chronic health issues, including severe developmental disorders, will be considered to have an "unacceptable standard of health" if their condition is predicted to cost the healthcare system >$41k NZD[1]. The calculation of this number does not take into account the individual's ability to pay for care through the private health system[1], and so cannot be circumvented through private wealth. Autistic children are additionally assessed for their likelihood of accessing New Zealand's special education services; again, the ability to access private health services is not taken into account[1].

UK[edit]

Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given[4][5] or offered[6] "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.

You may be reported to social services.[7]

United States[edit]

To research and add: it looks like, in the US, an autism diagnosis may affect your health insurance rate, and be used as an excuse to deny you medicine if you're trans.

Illinois[edit]

There is a "special needs database"[8] that, while it may be helpful in some cases (such as if a minimally-speaking child disappears), others may not want to be included in such a database.

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